(4)Japanese into finals, Hamaguchi falls in wrestling

ATHENS, Greece - Five-time world champion Kyoko Hamaguchi of Japan looks sad after falling in a surprise 6-4 decision to China's Wang Xu in the women's 72-kg freestyle wrestling semifinals at Ano Liossia Olympic Hall on Aug. 23.

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